Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Lu Xin remained calm. He walked toward the lake and squatted down slowly. In other people’s eyes, he had simply gone to the lakeside, gazing at the lake while being absorbed in his own thoughts. What people didn’t know was that he was actually whispering to his sister.

“What’s in there?”

Lu Xin lowered his voice and asked, looking at the lake surface.

The lake looked eerily quiet under the red moon.

“I don’t know. But I have a feeling that there’s a toy which I won’t get bored with for a long while...”

His sister licked her lips as she said in an excited tone with her eyes glued to the lake.

It seems we’ve found it...

Lu Xin thought to himself. He then shot a glance at the other three members of the investigation team.

At that time, the investigation team, led by Cheng Hui, had started to examine the area based on their usual routine, starting from the lakeside. They were very experienced with this kind of work, and Cheng Hui was a competent leader in delegating tasks too. Besides, Cheng Hui and the other team members could complete the basic detection work well. They didn’t need any help from Lu Xin.

In fact, they were wary of Lu Xin.

After all, he was “that kind of person” they had been hearing about!

Therefore, they would subconsciously avoid seeking Lu Xin’s help.

Lu Xin had no intention to remind them, either. He wanted to wait until they were done examining the narrow road and the surroundings.

...

Since they had already investigated the first three locations, it was very likely that they would find what they had been looking for here. Therefore, the investigation team was extra careful when they swept the devices across every inch of the ground near the narrow road.

“No psyche residues found on the road surface.”

After the two team members were done, they returned to the jeep and reported, sounding disappointed.

“Understood.”

A trace of worry flashed across Cheng Hui’s eyes, whose face was hidden behind the glass face shield. He shot a glance at the lake. If there were no traces along the road and in the grass around it, their last chance lay in the lake, which they had not investigated yet. The source of corruption was most probably there.

Lu Xin lowered his voice and asked his sister, “Can you use your abilities underwater?”

In fact, he was the nominal team leader for this mission, in charge of the investigation. It was only because of his lack of experience that Chen Jing had taken over his role and made some decisions for him. It was also a chance to train him. However, he had done nothing but watch all along as the other members worked.

At this moment, those three young fighters were obviously afraid. Without confidence and courage, going underwater would prove to be an almost impossible task for them. Hence, it was time for Lu Xin, the true core member, to do his job.

After all, Lu Xin had earned his reward banner with sheer hard work. He knew that well.

One must be serious about their work if they were aiming for a promotion or a pay raise!

Certainly, though, he still couldn’t understand why he had almost been fired by the director even with his reward banner...

...

“Are you certain that the other locations are clear?”

When Lu Xin had made up his mind and was ready to show others what he’d got, Chen Jing asked over the radio.

“Yes.”

The other three team members straightened their backs at once. The team leader replied, “The only place unchecked is this lake.”

Chen Jing asked again, “Are you sure that this is the last possible place?”

Han Bing, the information analyst, answered via the radio, “Yes.”

Chen Jing paused for a second and said, “Then, it does appear that it’s highly likely that the source of the corruption lies in this lake.”

Lu Xin said, “Please allow me to go underwater. I understand that this mission is dangerous.”

The other three members of the team looked at Lu Xin with gratitude.

They would never suggest Lu Xin go into the water for them, but Lu Xin proposed it himself. That was very thoughtful of him.

Over the radio, even Chen Jing and Han Bing hesitated for a brief moment.

“You must know the high risks that come with going underwater...” Chen Jing said after a moment of silence.

Lu Xin nodded. When he had removed his jacket and was ready to walk into the lake, Chen Jing said, “There’s another risk-free option.”

Lu Xin was stunned. “Huh?”

Chen Jing’s words were firm. “Call the Special Assistance Team now. Order them to be at the location in 30 minutes!

“Pump the lake dry and carry on with the investigation!”